Paramount Global is exploring asset sales to save $500 million annually, reduce debt, and focus on streaming. Potential sales include BET Media, linear cable networks like Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, and international networks such as Network 10 and Channel 5.…

Cineverse has partnered with XL8 to integrate AI-powered machine translation into its Matchpoint content management platform, aiming to streamline costs and enhance content distribution. The technology will enable real-time localization, including AI-generated subtitles and captions, allowing Cineverse's FAST content partners…

Disney Advertising's "Generation Stream: Family Edition" study shows that 76% of families enjoy nostalgic content, while 72% prefer educational and cultural programming. Streaming improves family connections, with 77% reporting better relationships through shared viewing. The variety of streaming options leads…

Netflix is diversifying beyond streaming into consumer products and physical experiences. The company launched a popcorn line called "Now Popping" in collaboration with Popcorn Indiana, available at Walmart. Netflix is also opening "Netflix House," large experiential venues in major malls,…

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Roku is launching a weekly trivia game on its home screen, starting Tuesday, to engage users and enhance monetization. This new feature, along with increasing programmatic ad capabilities and growing subscriptions, supports Roku's strategy to capture traditional TV ad budgets…

Streaming services saw a nearly 20% decline in original TV show releases in the first half of 2024, dropping from 452 in 2023 to 367. Disney+ releases fell 54%, while Paramount+ saw a 35% decrease. This decline results from the…

Digital TV Research report projects that global pay-TV revenue will fall from $141 billion in 2023 to $118 billion in 2029, despite a slight increase in subscribers. The U.S. will see the most significant decline, with revenue dropping from $58.2…

The European Commission criticized Apple for restricting developers from promoting cheaper purchasing options outside the App Store and charging excessive fees, potentially breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple claims its compliance efforts are sufficient. A final decision is expected…

Titan OS is gaining traction as an independent TV operating system, now used by over 4 million active users and reaching 30 million households in Europe. With 40% of smart TVs lacking any OS, Titan offers robust ad products and…